stand somebody in good stead
stand (one) in good stead
Especially of a talent, ability, or experience, to prove particularly useful or beneficial to one in the future. Janet is hoping her internship working in IT will stand her in good stead when she looks for a job after college.
See also: good, stand, stead
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
stand somebody in good ˈstead
be useful to somebody: Learning German will stand her in good stead when she goes to work in the export department.See also: good, somebody, stand, stead
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- stand (one) in good stead
- stand in good stead
- stand someone in good stead
- stead
- hold (someone) in good stead
- everything is coming up roses
- everything's coming up roses
- charm
- charm (someone) with (something)
- charm with